Question: Which of the following States launched ‘Shramik Annapurna Yojana’?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On July 18th, 2017, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched ‘Shramik Annapurna Yojana’ as a pilot project in Ahmedabad.
- This is to serve hot nutritious full meal to the workers in the unorganized sector at Rs. 10/meal.
- Although the total cost of that meal would be Rs 30, the government would make its available at Rs 10 by providing Rs 20 subsidy per meal.
- In this scheme in those workers of unorganized sector has been included who are engaged in construction work.
- Under this scheme, food will be provided at 84 locations in the state.
- Gujarat government has allotted Rs.50 crore for Shramik Annapurna Yojana.
- For the benefit of the scheme, the workers will have to register through Aadhaar card after which they will be issued a meal card.
- Initially Under this scheme, the government will provide affordable lunch to 25000 workers.
Reference:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/annapurna-yojna-to-be-launched-today/articleshow/59639487.cms
http://deshgujarat.com/2017/07/18/meal-for-rs-10-gujarat-cm-launches-shramik-annapurna-yojana/